Candidates who wish to decline their nomination for Chief, they have until, February 11^th, 2012 9:00 A.M.

Miigwetch.

Elizabeth Redsky, Electoral Officer

And that I count the votes at Shawanaga First Nation Council Chambers on the Monday, the 13th, day of February 2012, and declare the result of the Election.

Given under my hand at Shawanaga First Nation this 23rd day of January 2012.

Elizabeth Redsky, Electoral Officer

If you have any question, please call Electoral Officer 807-7333-9903 or eredsky@hotmail.com

Shawanaga First Nation Council Chambers
2 Village Rd RR#1
Shawanaga First nation
Nobel, Ontario
P0G 1G0

on (Monday) the 23rd day of January, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until 9:00p.m. for the purpose of nominating a candidate for (1) Chief position on the Band Council. The bi-election will be held at Shawanaga First Nation Council Chambers the 13th day of February 2012.

Given under my hand at Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 IFN this 14th day of January, 2012

Elizabeth Redsky, Electoral Officer
Phone # 807-733-9903  eredsky@hotmail.com

Please follow the link below:

Notice of Nomination Meeting

Full-time Addictions Worker for Shawanaga First Nations NNADAP Program
Location: Shawanaga First Nation Healing Centre, Nobel ON (North of Parry Sound)

Purpose & Reports

To promote and develop awareness and provide assistance for children, youth, adults, elders and families in social, mental, cultural spiritual, information and educational activities to prevent and assist recovering from drug, alcohol and gambling addictions. Reporting to Service Administrator

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. To provide community awareness, education and to conduct focused programs on addictions and coordinate social/recreational events
2. To assist with applications and provide liaison with treatment centres, clients, community services and ensure support and after care is provided
3. Counselling and Support Services through drop in sessions, home and office visits and refers to traditional healer on request
4. Provides and promotes self help groups i.e. AA, Al-anon, Al-ateen, N.A. and ACOA
5. Case Management through consultation with other programs and maintains files
6. Prepares Monthly activities reports to Service Administrator and funding agencies as required
7. Prepares work plans for NNADAP and other approved funding programs
8. Team player who  performs other duties as required for this role and as assigned

Qualifications

1. Certified Drug and Alcohol Worker with Community College Diploma in Native Community Care and Development with Mental Health, Addictions or Social Services with current knowledge of how to access addictions programs
2. Knowledge of First Nations communities and able to work with aboriginal people of all ages and demonstrated commitment to own personal healing- (aboriginal preferred)
3. Must possess excellent communication and computer skills
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle and current CPIC for Vulnerable Sector

Hours of Work

37.5 hr/wk, primarily Mon-Friday with some evening and weekend work as needed to meet the needs of the program for optimal outcomes i.e. youth programming off hours, to be determined

Salary To be determined

Start Date Feb 10^th or sooner

Applications

Cover letter, resume and copy of Diploma/Degree must be received by e-mail 4pm January 25^th to: executivedirector_sfnhc@hughes.net with ADDICTION WORKER in subject line

Full-time Traditional Coordinator/Educator for Shawanaga First Nations
At Shawanaga First Nation Healing Centre, Nobel ON (North of Parry Sound)

Purpose & Reports

The position will be directly responsible to the Executive Director for the coordination of the traditional healing component of the Healing Centre service delivery to the members of SFN and area FNs.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. To plan, coordinate, supervise and deliver a comprehensive traditional healing programs which will include traditional healers, traditional counselling, guidance, referrals, teachings, conduct traditional healing ceremonies and community healing activities
2. To conduct individual and group counselling, traditional teachings, education and make referrals when necessary to the Traditional Health Care provider(s)
3. To plan and maintain a regular schedule of traditional healing providers to provide on-site services
4. Provide advice to the Executive Director on delivery of appropriate traditional services
5. Maintain client records, statistics and documentation as required for funding as well as management of services for clients, referrals  and community needs assessment
6. Liaise with other First Nation communities and aboriginal organizations for the provision of services to secondary target populations of the Healing Centre
7. To work as a member of a team for other duties as may be required as it pertains to the delivery of the Health Care component of the Healing Centre or as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications

1. Must be of aboriginal decent- preferably Ojibway
2. Must possess at least 5 years experience in coordinating and developing cultural education and training materials, as well as counselling and teaching, able to speak/understand & teach the language of Ojibway, traditions/history, ceremonies, culture/teachings, customs and beliefs.
3. Able to meet the goals and objectives of the Healing Centre and able to work collaboratively with western health care providers to optimize healthy results
4. Must provide good references from teachers/elders who have educated them
5. Knowledgeable and experienced with gathering and preparation of traditional medicines and application
6. Have experience working with traditional and non-traditional health care providers.
7. Must possess excellent communication and computer skills and be a team player
8. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle and current CPIC for Vulnerable Sector

Hours of Work

37.5 hr/wk, primarily Mon-Friday with some evening and weekend work as needed to meet the needs of the program for optimal outcomes i.e. youth programming off hours, to be determined

Salary To be determined

Start Date Feb 10^th or sooner

Applications

Cover letter, resume and copy of Elders/teachers references must be received by e-mail 4pm January 25^th to: executivedirector_sfnhc@hughes.net with Traditional Coordinator in subject line

SFN Public Works

December 2011 News Letter

Website edited version

Aanii, and Merry Christmas to Everyone in Big Beautiful Downtown Shawanaga First Nation!

Public Works continues to be extremely busy, especially with winter bearing down on us. The ##################### Grader works GREAT!!!, and got its’ first real test with the minor snow which fell at the end of last week. Those who saw it in action probably noticed the absence of a ridge at the end of their driveways. This is due to the fully hydraulic blade (mold board), and the ability to swing the blade forward across the heads of driveways, then back to deposit the snow along the yards. I Love It, and will be training E### J#### and P#### T########## to plow with this machine as well. Currently we are installing the studded snow tires and side wing, and look forward to massive amounts of snow :). I would add that our small crew provided an excellent response, a full 18 hours before Shebeshekong road was even touched. Chi Miigwetch to J#### H##### for volunteering and operating the loader. Since the accumulation was minimal, and the ground still soft, driveways were not cleared. As indicated by Chief & Council, the gas bar, business offices, community buildings access, and school are all to be cleared in time for opening. For purposes of efficiency, effectiveness, and safety, the Elders lane way access on the east side of hwy 69 will be cleared after the Gas bar, specifically because this enters one of the most dangerous highway sections in the province. Next will be the heads of Elders driveways, in no particular order, but taking into account efficiency, and of course Ladies before Gentlemen. Chi Miig also to E### W####### for his efforts to salt, sand, and clear around the 10 plex stairs & sidewalks :).

Everyone must have seen the incredible effort by Belanger to repair the water system at Abetung & Pawis, and at #4 Shebeshekong during some nasty weather conditions. The delay time between my finding that leak at the beginning of August, and commencement of repairs was thanks to funding delays at ….you guessed it, INAC. I’m pleased to report the repairs were a complete success, and the pressure tests (done twice) proved positive. This corrects a leak of approximately 20,000 litres/ day into the bush, or about 2 truck loads/day. The water quality tests were expedited by Health Canada, and that segment of the water system is now back on line. Both repairs were 100% funded by INAC, and cost us just a little of Public Works budget. Community members may be proud to learn that during this difficult time, Shawanaga has been identified as the most water conservative First Nation on the Hwy 69 corridor! WE’RE #1 Woot! Woot!

Significant efforts to make ####### ####, through the bush, passable have been suspended until the ground firms up. An exceptional amount of 4×4 traffic this summer had chewed 12” to 18” deep ruts along 100 metre sections of the saturated ground. Huge amounts of heavy rock, stone and sand were excavated along the trails edge and packed into the roadbed. This also just sank out of site until the loader and mini excavator could go no further in the slop. Drainage ditches were cut to aide in establishing water spillways. If C&C agrees to the project proposal, we will attempt to drain off water with several bush spillways, and pack a heavy rock & sand road with culverts. I estimate 3-4 weeks of work, and we are anxious to tackle it if directed. We can likely make temp repairs for snow machine and quad access to firewood, once the ground freezes.

Everyone is aware that village road is in a deteriorated condition, and the tar & chip surface has reached the end of its’ serviceable lifetime. The 6 campaigns to patch potholes with almost $#### worth of ‘cold-patch’, have met with limited short term success, and in my view has been almost a complete waste of limited dollars and manpower. Not to say the road shouldn’t be repaired, however the ‘A’ plan would have been to use hot tar spray and gravel. I anticipate adopting this repair capacity to our capabilities next year. As to the primary issue of a long term solution, we invited a major contractor to inspect & quote on resurfacing Village Road, and surface Abetung, Pawis, Jacob & Church Streets, and the 10 plex parking lot. Cost is in the $###k range, with provisions to employ signal and safety people from SFN for the project. This is approx 1/10^th the cost of paving, and provides a superior surface for our winter conditions (pavement MUST be salted, and easily fractures during annual frost heaving). Chief and Council have been provided the information, and as this type of surface must be applied during the heat of summer, should have substantial time to consider finances and community input.

Beaver trapping efforts have put a dent in the population, and much thanks goes to D### P#### for trapping 14, and S## K######## for getting 4 more. Public Works has spent a lot of time keeping culverts clear, and opening dams that threaten our roads and water reservoirs at the water plant. We have received information that indicates this beaver over population problem may have had some help. Apparently, as seen from the air, many beaver dams were dynamited east of hwy 69 from Wahta to North of the French River, and as the water moved west toward the Bay, so did the Beavers in unprecedented numbers. The problem exists in every community east of the hwy 69 corridor. This is being looked into, but for now we will continue to deal with it as best we can. Sorry for the inconvenience and mess in the mean time, but hopefully everyone understands the importance of protecting our infrastructure in Shawanaga.

We were able to get the ### ###### down to the Landing one last time this year, to trim off the ridges and fill developing depressions, though the road surface had already begun to freeze up. All things considered, I believe the Landing road enters this winter season in extremely good condition, free of washboards and bumps. The effort to reclaim & resurface the Landing road will resume next spring & summer, with a brief suspension during Misquadis egg laying time. We may need to #### ## ####### # ### ## #### ######### ## #######  to fully recover & screen the road material from the edges, and re-establish proper drainage ditches.

The Docks were left in as long as reasonably possible, and are all located on the parking lot area at the Bay. They are in need of foam replacement and galv. Screen installation for protection from repeated muskrat damage. This work should be completed before spring. There was also some C&C discussion about adding to the dock system, providing a no docking area for fishing and swimming access. The docks will be going back in as soon after freeze up as reasonably possible, honouring the 12,000 year tradition of the Shawanaga Bands’ spring return to the Bay, and providing Band Members’ access to exercise their inherent right to hunt, fish, and gather at will. :)

It was great to see everyone turn out for the CP Christmas Train, and it was our privilege to clear a large space in the snow for Santa to greet his waiting fans.

In a major initiative to improve the facility, custodian A#### W######## has begun a huge effort to clean out and sterilize every corner and surface in the Rec Centre Kitchen area with bleach & water. One fridge has been removed due to rotting food, and since Shawanaga does not have a licence to incubate bio hazardous life forms :) j/k. It is likely both stoves will also be replaced due to 1 electrical hazard and 1 general condition. Other appliances are yet to be assessed. This project will take some time to properly complete, but we have to start somewhere. From this point A#### W######## will be the Kitchen Enforcer, and will post clear instructions that all cupboard space must be properly registered with him, to the group using it, and maintained by those persons. The Fridges and Freezer will have similar policies and a master policy that all contents will be disposed of on a weekly basis, unless clearly labelled by the owner with an expected ‘continued use’ date. The kitchen will be left clean after events, by the event sponsors, and this should make A#### and C######### jobs much less depressing. This is not intended to lay any blame or point any fingers, we are simply dealing with a situation that has been accumulating over a very long period of time. It is our hope that the senior cooks within our community will again feel comfort and confidence in using the facility to prepare their awesome feasts :).A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New year to ALL :).

Chi Miigwetch

Mike Cadeau, Manager of Shawanaga First Nation Public Works, proudly servicing the community :)

The Shawanaga First Nation Education Department

Is encouraging Shawanaga First Nation Community

members who have their status card to contact our

Office if they are interested in attending Post-Secondary

studies starting in January 2012.  Due to some recent changes,

we may have some funding dollars available for interested

candidates.  If you are interested, please contact our office

at 705-366-2029.

Miigwech

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Lucia Weatherley, Administration

Kinomaugewgamik Elementary School

Shawanaga First Nation Education Department

2 Church St. R R #1 Nobel, ON  P0G 1G0

Tel. 705-366-2029 or 366-2086 Fax. 705-366-2013

Website:http://www.shawanaga.ca

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF SHAWANAGA FIRST NATION
As of November, 30, 2011 the community water supply is not safe to drink. Please read this notice for important health and safety information!

People using the community water supply must boil their water first.

• Water must be bought to a full boil for at least one full minute if you are going to us it for any of the following; drinking; cooking; making juice; drinks or infant formula; brushing teeth or soaking dentures; washing fruit and vegetables; making soup, tea or coffee and making ice cubes.
• DO NOT drink water from a public drinking fountain. It has not been boiled and it is not safe.
• DO NOT bathe infants or toddlers in any water. They may accidently swallow the water. It is recommended that yousponge bathe infants and toddlers during the boil water advisory.

If you or anyone you know becomes ill with diarrhea or stomach pains, seek medical care immediately.

Boil your water until you receive official notice that this is no longer required.

Any water that is going to touch your mouth must have been boiled. Cool water before using

Use water that has been boiled for:

• drinking
• cooking
• making juice, drinks or infant formula
• brushing teeth or soaking dentures
• washing fruit and vegetables
• making soup, tea or coffee
• making ice cubes

You can continue to use regular tap water for:

• hand washing
• washing dishes
• bathing, except infants and toddlers
• laundry

For Registration Details contact:
Robin Potts:
(705)474-7600 x.5253
robin.potts@canadorecollege.ca

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
100 Essential Skills needed to start and grow a small business.

WHAT WILL YOU ACHIEVE?
Upon completion of the program a participant will have created a formal business plan

Follow the link below to see the flyer!

First Nation community flyer w date-2

http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/article/1238112–school-principal-kisses-a-frog